Food is great! I am not a lover of Dominican cuisine, but this may just be a game changer for me…read more They also have Dulce de coco and a delicious cherry (acerola) juice! A must try! Staff are attentive. Leave a nice tip!

Probably some of the best food on the block. The taste of this food is unmatched. Not to mention…read morethe reasonable prices. The woman make the ambiance a friendly one. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars is because they never know who's next in line. Besides that please don't hesitate to try this amazing restaurant. I suggest take it to go but do you. Shout to Tia and ely

I only ever had the fish with coconut sauce and white rice and it's absolutely amazing. I might…read morehave to go get it again this weekend!

I rarely leave one-star reviews, but this experience--and the response to my feedback--left me with…read moreno choice. My friends and I arrived at Sho J Oregano's Crescent Avenue location at approximately 9:45 PM. The restaurant's posted closing time was 10:00 PM, yet we were told they would not seat us. Disappointed but willing to give them another chance, we paid for a taxi to their White Plains Road location, which was listed as being open until 11:00 PM. We arrived around 10:00 PM only to be told that they were also closed and would not serve us. The result? We wasted time, money on transportation, and an entire evening chasing a meal at a restaurant that was supposedly open. What made the experience even more disappointing was the response after I shared my review. Rather than acknowledging the inconvenience or apologizing for the confusion, the restaurant chose to challenge my account. I have no reason to misrepresent what happened. My review reflects exactly what my group experienced that evening. This isn't about expecting to be served after closing. It's about arriving during the posted business hours at two separate locations and being turned away both times. If the kitchen closes early or there is a last-seating policy, that information should be clearly posted online and at the restaurant. Customers shouldn't have to guess whether "open" actually means the business is still serving guests. For a restaurant that has received so much praise, I expected far better customer service and accountability. Great food can earn awards, but honesty, consistency, and respect for customers are what earn loyalty. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend making a special trip here unless you're prepared for the possibility that the posted hours may not reflect when they'll actually serve customers.

The food is delicious! I miss working on this block. Oh man might swing by one day. It's always…read morepacked but they get your food right. The coffee and chicken is delicious. They are always bustling and lively.

The food was really good and tasted fresh. The portions were a good size and everything was…read moreseasoned well. The service was also pretty quick and everyone was nice. Definitely a good spot if you're looking for some good Dominican food, I'd come back again.

Had seen this spot on TikTok and stumbled by on accident before heading to an appointment in the…read morearea. Space was inviting, clean, and attentive staff. Menu offers a wide range selection and all looked fresh. My mini mofonguitos were made to order. I was able to mix n match at no extra cost. The sauce added on top was delicious for those interested in coming this is definitely a Dominican flavored version of Chipotle. I would definitely recommend and would go back. The price was reasonable

I really wanted to like this place. The concept is genius but they need to replace the girl working…read morethe front. She was moving so slow. Everything was being done in slow motion. I ordered ahead on grub hub. I arrived at the time it stated it should be ready and then I still had to wait an additional 30 minutes on top of that. The food was ok- definitely good Dominican food. But for the wait time? I can get this same plate at another Dominican restaurant. I want to give this place another try if they replace the girl who's serving the food.

Ive always enjoyed the rice and chicharrón de pollo they have here. The seasoning is great and the…read moreportion is good for one person. I haven't tried the rest of the things they have but the food is always sitting out so it doesn't make me too comfortable. Unfortunately, I agree with previous comments that the attitude of the workers isn't the best. The people who eat here are also not the nicest. The violations this place has makes me weary to eat here again, overall the location isn't the best as well. I hope they clean up their act or replace this with something better. This area is in serious need of better quality food.

Out of all the Dominican restaurants around, El Jobito is one the very best. I usually have my food…read moredelivered and if I call at 12 I receive my order 10 minutes immediately after. Their food is authentic and made with love, you can taste it in every bite. You can either order a lunch or a whole order, depending on how hungry you are. I wouldn't recommend dining in because of how loud it gets with kitchen staff coming in and out and all the noises from the orders being made. It's a great family restaurant with free delivery at anytime you please.

As far as I could tell, La Vecina, seemed empty. Especially for a Saturday afternoon- when I drove…read moreby before visiting my Mom a month ago. Had mixed feelings since then- but made amends recently and decided to head there and place an order for pick-up. Place is neat but it's actually outdated and in need of a major overhaul. I guess you're really coming here for the Dominican food......not the décor (or rather... lack of). La Vecina has your typical bulk staples of Rice (Yellow & White) already cooked and placed in warmers, stewed meats, Beans, Boiled Yuca and Guineitos. Anything outside of that, you just have to place your order. Went with the Stewed Bacalao (Codfish) and waited less than 5 minutes for it and my choice of White Rice. While Mom decided on a Sancocho and stewed pig feet (~_~). Anyhow... for our 3 meals and my large Passion Fruit Nectar- was a good $24. Verdict Here? 1. You guys have tons of wall space...how about you decorate your walls (if money is an issue, buy inexpensive wall art) with either paintings or photographs to make La Vecina inviting? 2. Ventilation situation? Probably none. Thankfully, If it hadn't been for the door being wide open and some of the crisp Fall air going in, place would be saturated with food smells...including me. 3. Music though, was real nice with Bachata and Merengue! Verdict @ Home? -White Rice? Perfectly firm, yet cooked through and flaky. -My Red Beans? Very good- but needed a pinch of salt to make those true Dominican seasonings sing! -My Mom's Sancocho? She said it was good. -You're curious about those pig feet? In every sense of the word, I wouldn't know as she saved them for Dinner. But she noticed the sauce being too red and not the typical color most stewed pig feet would have. What do I know??? -Bacalao? Taste was very good. Had small diced potatoes and onions cooked with the Codfish. But I picked at least 4 Bacalao bones from my plate and during eating. (ø_ø) Return? Y...e...a...h...Maybe my first impression of the restaurant itself wasn't the best- but for Dominican food, it was good. Everything else? 3+1/2. I guess all that is Gold does not Glitter.

I ordered from her a couple times off uber eats/ door dash and the food is mediocre at best . Could…read moredefinitely use some work on the flavor . I got a steak combo before and was disappointed.

We went to Ajo y Oregano while we were in the Bronx visiting family, and it did not disappoint! The…read morerestaurant is always busy, but it's definitely well worth the wait. The food is absolutely delicious, and the fresh juices are a must-try. We ordered the mofongo de camarones and the Mar y Tierra, and both dishes were full of flavor and perfectly cooked. For drinks, I had jugo de chinola and chinola con leche -- both were fresh, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. If you're in the area and craving amazing Dominican food, this spot is a must-visit!

Pretty impressed with Ajo y Oregano. Went here with my compadre to eat. The place was pretty…read morepacked. Loved the decor as I felt like I was in DR with all the designs it had. Me and my compadre had the mofongo with the fried chicken chunks. Very good flavor although I think the mofongo itself lacked the garlic but it had the chili sauce all over. Great food, good crowd as well as service

Mamajuana has an appealing entry with fun music playing and friendly young men at the door. Not…read moreeveryone is fluent in English which, for me, bodes well for Dominican food! We were just out of the Cloisters Museum (recommend) and were looking for something small before we got on the A Train. The soup was tender meat, corn and potato in cilantro infused broth. Empanada trio - super nice! The other item was yummy too - can't spell it!

I visited Mamajuana Cafe last month while visiting New York from California. I must admit that I…read morewas a bit underwhelmed by the customer service. There was only one other party in the restaurant. The server provided us with a mini tablet as the menu and it clearly showed the happy hour times. The server refused to honor the menu prices so I was a bit disappointed. The food was decent but overpriced and nothing to write home about. Admittedly, presentation for Instagram was nice. I'd only add for management to honor happy hour prices or update menu to reflect the prices accurately.